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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 228.21 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 228.21 and 149.27 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 228.21 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/228.21 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 228.21 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 34,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064.16/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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